Public Act 125 of 1976 added this 3rd judgeship to the Circuit Court effective January 1, 1977. Tenth District Judge Paul E. Nicolich, of Battle Creek, was elected to the new circuit judgeship in the November 1976 election and took office January 1, 1977. Judge Nicolich was subsequently re-elected and served until his death March 24, 1990. Ronald A. LeBeuf of Battle Creek was appointed by Governor James Blanchard and took office May 14, 1990. Judge LeBeuf served until succeeded by then Calhoun County Prosecutor Conrad J. Sindt, of Albion Township, who defeated LeBeuf in the November 1990 election. Judge Sindt began his service on the Circuit bench January 1, 1991, and has been re-elected since. Judge Sindt retired September 30, 2015, prior to the completion of his term which expires January 1, 2019. Governer Rick Snyder appointed Tenth District Court Chief Judge John A. Hallacy to replace Judge Sindt effective December 29, 2015.

Legal ExperienceAdmitted to the state courts of Michigan, 1973 Admitted to the Federal District Court for the Western District of Michigan, 1973
Legal Aid staff attorney, 1973-74
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Calhoun County, 1974-75
Private practice, 1975-76